Cursive Olkem 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, packaging, social graphics, playful, whimsical, quirky, casual, charming, handwritten charm, casual warmth, decorative flair, personal tone, loopy, bouncy, sketchy, idiosyncratic, spidery.
A delicate, pen-like script with tall, slender letterforms and a lively, irregular baseline. Strokes show slight pressure modulation and occasional doubled/overtraced lines that give a drawn-by-hand, sketchbook feel. Terminals are often tapered, with frequent loops and small curls in ascenders, descenders, and capitals; counters stay fairly open despite the narrow build. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic rhythm rather than strict consistency.
This font suits short, expressive text where personality matters—greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, and light lifestyle branding. It can work well on packaging or labels when used at comfortable sizes, and it pairs best with a calmer companion face for longer passages of copy.
The overall tone is playful and slightly mischievous, with a whimsical, storybook energy. Its loopy flourishes and uneven, hand-rendered texture feel personable and informal, more like a quick handwritten note than polished calligraphy.
The design appears intended to capture an informal cursive hand with decorative loops and a lightly sketchy texture, prioritizing charm and individuality over strict uniformity. It aims to feel human and spontaneous while remaining readable in headline and short-text settings.
Capitals are especially decorative, featuring exaggerated loops and occasional interior strokes that read like pen retracing. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and light curvature that match the script’s airy color on the page.